Fellaini fired the Red Devils ahead just 15 minutes after coming on as a first-half substitute, replacing the injured Pogba.

Jose Mourinho said Pogba will be sidelined for around two weeks after suffering a hamstring strain, meaning he could be ruled out of fixtures against Everton, Southampton, CSKA Moscow and Crystal Palace during the remainder of the month.

Romelu Lukaku scored on the club’s return to the Champions League (Picture: Getty)

‘It’s going to be difficult. Everton are a really strong team. They made some good signings in the summer and you know they’ve got strength all around the pitch so we have to come here and try and get the result.’

When asked to provide an update on Pogba’s condition following the comfortable victory, Mourinho told MUTV on Tuesday night: ‘I just know from experience it’s a muscular injury.

Jose Mourinho will not use Pogba’s absence as an excuse (picture: Getty)